I love the challenge of telling a complete and compelling story in a very short amount of time. And the way media is consumed now—on a phone or a quick click through social media—means there’s a huge market for short form content.

Because it’s Halloween: what’s your all-time favorite horror flick?

I prefer a good psychological thriller to gory horror, and one of my favorites has always been Rebecca.

Any wisdom for aspiring filmmakers?

Work with people you like. It seems simple, but it makes the project so much sweeter when you enjoy the company of the people you’re working with. And it’s always a rush to bring together smart and talented people and make something you’re proud of.